Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky
- Distillery
- Hakushu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £10000
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- Hakushu's 1981 vintage was bottled in 2004 after maturation in a sherry cask, capturing the Japanese distillery's signature elegance at cask strength (56% ABV) with considerable age development. The sherry cask contribution delivers cocoa, ground coffee, and fruit cake foundation, while Hakushu's mountain-spring character adds eucalyptus, green walnut, and subtle floral notes alongside vanilla custard sweetness. The higher ABV reveals full aromatic intensity and rich palate weight without excess heat. A rare vintage Japanese whisky showcasing how sherry maturation complements Hakushu's delicate spirit.
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Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky is a from Hakushu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect heavily peated, fruity and smoky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hakushu's 1981 vintage was bottled in 2004 after maturation in a sherry cask, capturing the Japanese distillery's signature elegance at cask strength (56% ABV) with considerable age development. The sherry cask contribution delivers cocoa, ground coffee, and fruit cake foundation, while Hakushu's mountain-spring character adds eucalyptus, green walnut, and subtle floral notes alongside vanilla custard sweetness. The higher ABV reveals full aromatic intensity and rich palate weight without excess heat. A rare vintage Japanese whisky showcasing how sherry maturation complements Hakushu's delicate spirit.
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